How to pronounce stoppers
Say it like STOP-erz. Stoppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP).
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US American/ˈstɑpɚz/STOP-erz
UK British/ˈstɒpəz/STOP-uz
- STOP
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoppers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stoppers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOP-uz.
What does stoppers mean?
noun
- plural of stopper How to pronounce stopper
Questions about saying stoppers
How do you pronounce stoppers?
Say STOP-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑpɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɒpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoppers?
Stoppers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP). Broken into parts: STOP · erz.
Is stoppers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɒpəz/ (STOP-uz).